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EX53 HNG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,415 mi
Last recorded44,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,415 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 44,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 35,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,230 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 23,230 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 21,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 19,186 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 16,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,180 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 12,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 10,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front anti roll bar brackets corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,316 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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EX53 HNG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 41,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX53 HNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX53 HNG registered?

EX53 HNG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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